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Megan Bruinsma
November 5, 2025

One season, 12 different journeys for West, Southwest Orange high school football teams

Take a look at how each West Orange and Southwest Orange high school football teams performed during the regular season.

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High Schools

Megan Bruinsma
November 5, 2025

Athlete of the Week: Joshua Castellanos, The First Academy golf

TFA junior golfer Joshua Castellanos won districts by shooting five under par and led his team to a first-place finish.

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Athlete of the Week

Megan Bruinsma
November 4, 2025

West Orange divers thrive in districts

Three West Orange divers finished in the top four at districts; each has a similar tie to the sport.

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High Schools

Megan Bruinsma
November 4, 2025

Lake Buena Vista boys and girls swim teams place third in districts

The Vipers placed third in districts and are sending 11 swimmers to regionals.

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High Schools

Megan Bruinsma
November 3, 2025

Foundation Academy seventh grader becomes the first to make states

Foundation’s Connor Lucas was the first Lion to compete in the Middle School State Cross-Country Championship.

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Youth Sports

Megan Bruinsma
November 1, 2025

WEEK 11: West, Southwest Orange high school football games in review

Do you need to catch up on West and Southwest Orange high school football scores? Here’s an update on this week’s games.

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High Schools

Megan Bruinsma
October 31, 2025

Dr. Phillips graduate shines on the college field

Taylor Harris graduated from Dr. Phillips in 2024 and has excelled as a dual-sport collegiate athlete.

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Megan Bruinsma
October 31, 2025

PHOTOS: Windermere claws its way to maintain the Smudge Pot

Windermere High topped Horizon 48-15 in the Battle of the Groves.

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High Schools

Megan Bruinsma
October 30, 2025

WEEK 11: West, Southwest Orange Schedule

The Battle of the Groves, the Ole Orange Crate Game, TFA travels to Lakeland and Lake Buena Vista hosts Liberty.

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High Schools

Michael Eng
October 30, 2025

West Orange chamber tees off with Fall Golf Classic

The tournament takes place at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, at West Orange Country Club, 3300 West Orange Country Club Drive, Winter Garden.

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Things to Do

Megan Bruinsma
October 29, 2025

Windermere bowling finds success and community in record-breaking season

At the root of the thrill of bowling isn’t intense competition and hard battles. Rather, it’s about building community, team spirit and camaraderie.

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High Schools

Megan Bruinsma
October 29, 2025

Horizon suiting up for its biggest and final battle

If the Hawks are going to win the Battle of the Groves, they’ll need a huge game from star running back Kaio Oliveira.

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High Schools

Megan Bruinsma
October 29, 2025

'Sisters' encourage each other at West Orange Girls Club

West Orange Girls Club program Softball Sisters is creating sisterhoods and mentorship through each bat.

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Megan Bruinsma
October 29, 2025

Athlete of the Week: Ryann Lange, Windermere High cross-country

Windermere High School cross-country athlete Ryann Lange broke the school’s all-time 5K record.

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Athlete of the Week

Megan Bruinsma
October 28, 2025

Run, ruck or walk for veterans in Horizon West American Legion’s 5K

The Veteran’s Appreciation 5K Fun Run will take place at Home State Brewing Co. in Horizon West.

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